Apple Magic Mouse
The same Multi-Touch technology first introduced on the revolutionary iPhone comes to the mouse. It’s called Magic Mouse, and it’s the world’s first Multi-Touch mouse. Click anywhere, scroll in any direction and swipe through images on its smooth, seamless top shell. It works wirelessly, using Bluetooth, so you don’t have to worry about cables or adaptors cluttering up your work space. And built-in software lets you configure Magic Mouse any way that you want.
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Overview
The magic is in the Multi-Touch.
The new Magic Mouse redefines what a mouse should do. In addition to its smooth, seamless top-shell design that acts as one button or two, Magic Mouse features a Multi-Touch surface with gesture support. Scroll vertically, horizontally and diagonally - a full 360 degrees - simply by touching anywhere on the top surface. With a greater surface area for scrolling, you can get around a long timeline in iMovie, through a lengthy web page in Safari or around a set of images in iPhoto more efficiently. You can also swipe through pages in Safari or photos in iPhoto with two fingers. It’s the most advanced Apple mouse ever made.
One or two. Left or right.
The seamless, one-button design of Magic Mouse makes it simple to use, right out of the box. But if you want the functionality of a two-button mouse, that’s easy, too. Just change the configuration in System Preferences. And the ambidextrous construction means Magic Mouse is great for lefties or righties.
Laser tracking engine.
Magic Mouse features a laser tracking engine that’s far more sensitive and responsive on more surfaces than traditional optical technology. That means it can track with precision on nearly every surface with no mouse pad required.
Bluetooth technology.
Magic Mouse works wirelessly with your Bluetooth-enabled Mac. When you combine it with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, the result is an untethered and uncluttered work space. Once you pair Magic Mouse with your Mac, you can enjoy a secure and reliable connection from up to 33 feet away.
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple Magic Mouse
No expose function! Huge let down.
Written by MF from Runcorn
23-Oct-2009
When I first saw the magic mouse I was really excited, it made total sense and I could see how easy it could make tasks. So I went down to an apple retail store to test the magic mouse. It really is a fantastic device and it was comfortable and easy to use. The multi touch controls work perfectly and really make scrolling through music, photos and web pages a joy. One of the problems with the scroll ball of the mighty mouse is that dirt gets trapped in the space around the ball and stops it working effectively, obviously this will never be a problem with the magic mouse.
But then after I had opened a few windows it hit me, there were no side buttons for expose. I asked an advisor if this could be programmed onto the multi touch gestures or something and I was told that the function was not programmable as of yet. I tried using the mac with expose set to a hot corner and simply using the shortcut on the keyboard but believe it's not the same as having the function on the mouse. It's such a let down that apple hasn't considered ways of having this function on the magic mouse when almost every mac user the world over has become accustom to using expose to navigate their mac workspace. Now I can clearly see where their expose integration with the dock application icons idea has come from, it was to try and make life easier without the side buttons.
I decided not to buy the magic mouse because I really would find the lack of functionality in it frustrating when I am using my mac for long periods of time. Also although it is a minor issue there is no longer a shortcut to the dashboard on the magic mouse. Previously you would click the scroll ball to activate it but you will now have to click the application icon or press the short cut key on the keyboard.
In the end if you can live without dashboard and expose functions on your mouse this is fantastic, otherwise wait until apple comes up with a solution and adds a gesture to the mouse that activates them, which I'm sure they will in the future. …More491 of 579 people found this useful
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Apple Magic Mouse
Too flat!
Written by WB from Boston
23-Oct-2009
I so wanted to take to this mouse like a duck to water. But instead of having that "Apple" moment as I have done with so many of their other products (I'm talking about that "Why hasn't anyone done this before? It feels so natural!" moment) I instead found that the mouse just didn't sit nicely in the palm of my hand. I tried to gloss over this and enjoy the intuitive gestures and features, but all I could think about was how uncomfortable it felt to use. It is far too flat!!!
If you want a good idea of how it is to use without having to try/buy it, just get out your iphone/ipod touch and pretend it's your mouse. You can then practice the gestures as well, and if you are like me (and I do not have massive hands or anything) you will find the uncomfortable hand grip due to the lack of depth to this mouse to be just plain off-putting.
What's more, if you fingers are slightly sweaty, the gestures can be a bit tricky to execute (especially the sideways swipes). The thin design doesn't help when trying to grip the mouse to execute said gestures as well. Again, you can practice this with your iphone.
I'm so disappointed, as a nice shiny new mouse is exactly what I want right now, but I do not think I can live with the magic mouse with it's current ergonomics.
Please bring out a slightly chunkier model Apple!!! …More298 of 385 people found this useful
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Apple Magic Mouse
The best mouse I've ever used. End of conversation.
Written by LD from STOCKPORT
23-Oct-2009
I'm aware many people weren't, but I was actually a fan of Mighty Mouse. This, however, is a vast improvement in multiple areas: design, aesthetics, usability and tracking accuracy. Multi-touch works flawlessly, just like iPhone. It even feels lighter than the wireless Mighty Mouse, which is nice (I'm assuming they both use AA batteries?). Anyway, buy immediately. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple Magic Mouse
scroll dream
Written by HS from London
24-Nov-2009
works really well for me.....worth it for the scrolling if nothing else....a bit retro glam to look at but never mind, a great mouse. …More
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Apple Magic Mouse
Nice... but really miss the extra buttons of the Mighty Mouse
Written by AS from Amsterdam
24-Nov-2009
Apple's new Magic Mouse is definitely more stylish and the build quality feels superior to the old Mighty Mouse, but I am desperately missing the extra functionality of the older mouse.
Having the center button on the old Mighty Mouse assigned to Spaces or Expose was the fastest way to move between applications. With the new Magic Mouse I find myself constantly having to work the keyboard to navigate the desktop. What is unclear is why Apple have not been able to implement the same functionality in the new mouse.
It's a real pity as despite the many improvements in the new Magic Mouse I have found myself going back to my old Mighty mouse purely for the extra productivity and convenience.
Here's hoping Apple can implement these functions in a future driver release. …More9 of 10 people found this useful
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Apple Magic Mouse
Not For 3D Artists
Written by BA from kelvedon
24-Nov-2009
The magic mouse is a beautiful device and is nice to use. however there is no middle click! as 3D artists are aware middle click is an essential part of viewport navigation. this said, it is a good mouse for everyday use, depending on how you like to feel you mouse. if you want something to grasp, go with a logitech, if you like to rest your fingers on a mouse, then this is the mouse for you. …More
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Questions & Answers
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Can i buy it separately? (which means not including the new imac)
- Asked by ZC from Hong Kong
- 21-Oct-2009
Best Answer
Yes, it is $69 in the Apple Store.
- Answered by FR from Carlsbad
- 22-Oct-2009
- 25 of 37 people found this useful
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dose it work in good old Leopard? (10.5.8)
- Asked by KM from Brighton
- 20-Oct-2009
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Yes, but this is the earliest version supported. You will have an apple mouse software update once connected. …More
- Answered by MC from Battle Creek
- 20-Oct-2009
- 37 of 42 people found this useful
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Can anyone tell me whether or not it has a power switch on the bottom, which would be useful for placing it in a laptop bag?
- Asked by CC from Cote Saint-Luc
- 20-Oct-2009
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Yes. according to the documentation it has a power switch on the bottom.
- Answered by AG from Ceres
- 20-Oct-2009
- 30 of 34 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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Does anyone have experience using a D-Link bluetooth dongle on a PowerMac G5 (late 2005) running Leopard and using the new bluetooth Magic mouse
- Asked by IG from Lexington
- 25-Nov-2009
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I'm using Parallels..working on AutoCAD, will this mouse function using that program?
- Asked by FL from HOUSTON
- 24-Nov-2009
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Is the apple mac book pro laptop bluetooth enabled as standard
- Asked by JS from reigate
- 23-Nov-2009
